Green @ Home

Everybody knows reliable, not-expensive telescopic table lamp, widely sold through IKEA. Though, it’s relatively simple to modify it from 25 Watts halogen bulb to the LED and drastically decrease the power consumption with a little bit less brightness.

I found MR16 LED bulb cluster, 12V 1.2W in Rona store for $6. The point is that the socket for original T4 Bi-Pin Base halogen is the same that for MP16 that have almost identical two needle-like pins. And base of lamp is containing transformer, providing 12v AC current, so the modification is simple and easy.

Of course, it can be elaborated more to make design more neat and adding aesthetic features. There is always room to chase perfection. At least main goal – to reduce consumption about 20 times is achieved.

Here is illustrated DIY guide :

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The Green Living Show is Toronto’s largest green consumer show dedicated to educating the public about easy and workable solutions for leading a sustainable lifestyle. For three days visitors were shopping the wide variety of exhibitor booths while gathering information and inspiration from a diverse selection of demonstrations, presentations, and activities.

Some pictures from show that we found noticeable and worth to share with others.

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This great proposition from Home Depot Canada is again in effect and celebrates 10-th anniversary. Now it includes trimmers and leaf blowers too!

Did You Know

• Gas-powered lawn equipment and other off-road small engines are responsible for 9% of Canada’s air pollution?
• An inefficient 2-stroke gas-powered lawnmower can emit the same amount of common air pollutants in one hour as driving a car for over 320 kilometers!
• By switching from a gas-powered lawn mower to an energy efficient, electric alternative, you could save up to $75 a year!

How I made switch two years ago